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Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Bacău (Romania) is 34% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (E£ 102) | E£ 72 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 72 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (E£ 47) | E£ 37 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.11 lei (E£ 19) | E£ 14 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (E£ 47) | E£ 20 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei (E£ 28) | E£ 14 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (E£ 70) | E£ 29 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (E£ 18) | E£ 21 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 5.86 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (E£ 122) | E£ 92 | + 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 11 | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 lei (E£ 9) | E£ 10 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,358 lei (E£ 6,257) | E£ 5,401 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei (E£ 4,850) | E£ 3,866 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei (E£ 2,206) | E£ 898 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei (E£ 5,262) | E£ 3,625 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 674 lei (E£ 3,105) | E£ 2,335 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei (E£ 1,142) | E£ 736 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (E£ 146) | E£ 365 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (E£ 4,608) | E£ 6,508 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (E£ 1,389) | E£ 1,877 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (E£ 196) | E£ 67 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei (E£ 35) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 182 lei (E£ 839) | E£ 740 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei (E£ 952) | E£ 681 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei (E£ 998) | E£ 1,691 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 209 lei (E£ 961) | E£ 777 | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,021 lei (E£ 345,661) | E£ 453,039 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.19 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 3.88 | + 517% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (E£ 366) | E£ 182 | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei (E£ 159) | E£ 126 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 80% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (E£ 115) | E£ 33 | + 252% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei (E£ 83) | E£ 72 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei (E£ 230) | E£ 200 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (E£ 83) | E£ 40 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 52) | E£ 21 | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (E£ 68) | E£ 26 | + 165% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (E£ 21) | E£ 20 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 46) | E£ 15 | + 214% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei (E£ 74) | E£ 46 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei (E£ 223) | E£ 153 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei (E£ 160) | E£ 99 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei (E£ 203) | E£ 520 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei (E£ 522) | E£ 249 | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (E£ 74) | E£ 52 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 33) | E£ 25 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 30% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849 lei (E£ 8,519) | E£ 11,487 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 lei (E£ 569) | E£ 416 | + 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (E£ 71) | E£ 28 | + 155% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,811
(4,734 lei)
in Bacău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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